Promising Practices
The Promising Practices database informs professionals and community members about documented approaches to improving community health and quality of life.
The ultimate goal is to support the systematic adoption, implementation, and evaluation of successful programs, practices, and policy changes. The database provides carefully reviewed, documented, and ranked practices that range from good ideas to evidence-based practices.
Learn more about the ranking methodology.
CDC COMMUNITY GUIDE: Universally Recommended Vaccinations: Community-Based Interventions Implemented in Combination (USA)
Filed under Evidence-Based Practice, Health / Immunizations & Infectious Diseases, Children, Teens, Adults
Filed under Evidence-Based Practice, Health / Immunizations & Infectious Diseases, Children, Teens, Adults
CDC COMMUNITY GUIDE: Universally Recommended Vaccinations: Reducing Client Out-of-Pocket Costs for Vaccinations (USA)
Filed under Evidence-Based Practice, Health / Immunizations & Infectious Diseases, Children, Teens, Adults
CDC COMMUNITY GUIDE: Universally Recommended Vaccinations: Vaccination Programs in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for WIC Settings (USA)
Filed under Evidence-Based Practice, Health / Immunizations & Infectious Diseases, Children, Women, Families
Filed under Evidence-Based Practice, Health / Prevention & Safety, Adults
CDC COMMUNITY GUIDE: Youth Development Behavioral Interventions Coordinated with Community Service to Reduce Sexual Risk Behaviors in Adolescents (USA)
Filed under Evidence-Based Practice, Health / Adolescent Health, Teens
Filed under Effective Practice, Community / Crime & Crime Prevention, Children, Adults, Urban
Goal: The goal of CeaseFire is to interrupt the cycle of violence by changing norms and promoting positive behavior change.
Filed under Effective Practice, Community / Social Environment, Families
Goal: The goal of Celebrating Families! is to strengthen recovery from alcohol and/or drugs, break the cycle of addiction, and increase successful family reunification.
Filed under Effective Practice, Economy / Employment
Goal: The goal of this program is to help men and women who are returning home from prison to regain the skills and confidence needed for a successful transition to a stable, productive life.
Filed under Effective Practice, Economy / Employment
Goal: The mission of CET, an economic and community development corporation, is to promote human development and education by providing people with marketable skills, training and supportive services that contribute to self sufficiency.